JVC KD-S13J, KD-S23J Instructions Manual

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ENGLISH

ESPAÑOL

INFORMATION (For U.S.A.)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Caution

Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified
service personnel.

3. CAUTION: (For U.S.A.) Visible and/or invisible class II laser radiation when open. Do not stare into beam.

(For Canada) Visible and/or invisible class 1M laser radiation when open. Do not view directly with optical

instruments.

4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED OUTSIDE THE UNIT.

KD-S23/KD-S13

CD RECEIVER: INSTRUCTIONS

GET0400-001A

[J]

0706DTSMDTJEIN
EN

© 2006 Victor Company of Japan, Limited

For customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which
are located on the top or bottom of the cabinet.
Retain this information for future reference.

Model No.
Serial No.

Warning

If you need to operate the unit while driving, be sure to
look ahead carefully or you may be involved in a traffic
accident.

Caution on volume setting

Discs produce very little noise compared with other sources.
Lower the volume before playing a disc to avoid damaging
the speakers by the sudden increase of the output level.

To keep discs clean

Wipe in a straight line from center of disc to
edge. Do not use liquid cleaners, thinners, or
benzene.

To play new discs

Remove any rough areas from the inner and
outer edges of the disc.

MAINTENANCE

How to clean the connectors

Wipe the connectors with
a cotton swab or cloth
moistened with alcohol.

Moisture condensation

Moisture may condense on the lens inside the unit. Eject
the disc and leave the unit turned on for a few hours until
the moisture evaporates.

Do not use the following discs:

• CD-RWs may require a longer readout time since the
reflectance of CD-RWs is lower than that of regular CDs.

Playing an MP3/WMA disc (for KD-S23)

• This unit can play back MP3/WMA files with the
extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> (regardless of the
letter case—upper/lower).

• This unit can show the names of albums, artists
(performer), and tag (Version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3, or 2.4) for
MP3 files and for WMA files.

• This unit can display only one-byte characters. No other
characters can be correctly displayed.

• This unit can play back MP3/WMA files meeting the
conditions below:

– Bit rate: 8 kbps — 320 kbps
– Sampling frequency:
48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz (for MPEG-1)
24 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 16 kHz (for MPEG-2)
– Disc format: ISO 9660 Level 1/ Level 2, Romeo, Joliet,

Windows long file name

• The maximum number of characters for file/folder names
vary among the disc format used (includes 4 extension
characters—<.mp3> or <.wma>).

– ISO 9660 Level 1: up to 12 characters; ISO 9660 Level

2: up to 31 characters; Romeo: up to 128 characters;
Joliet: up to 64 characters; Windows long file name: up
to 128 characters

• This unit can play back files recorded in VBR (variable bit
rate).

Files recorded in VBR have a discrepancy in elapsed

time display, and do not show the actual elapsed time.
Especially, after performing the search function, this
difference becomes noticeable.

• This unit can recognize a total of 512 files, of 200 folders,
and of 8 hierarchies.

• This unit cannot play back the following files:

– MP3 files encoded with: MP3i and MP3 PRO format, in

an inappropriate format, layer 1/2.

– WMA files: encoded with lossless, professional, and

voice format; not based upon Windows Media® Audio;
copy-protected with DRM.

– Files which have the data such as WAVE, ATRAC3, etc.

• The search function works but search speed is not
constant.

Basic operations

• By pressing SOURCE on the unit, you can also turn on the
power. If the source is ready, playback also starts.

• If you turn off the power while listening to a disc, disc
play will start from where playback has been stopped
previously, next time you turn on the power.

• When no disc is loaded in the unit, you cannot select
“DISC” as the playback source.

Tuner operations

• During SSM search...

– All previously stored stations are erased and stations

are stored newly.

– Received stations are preset in No. 1 (lowest

frequency) to No. 6 (highest frequency).

– When SSM is over, the station stored in No. 1 will be

automatically tuned in.

Disc operations

Caution for DualDisc playback

• The Non-DVD side of a “DualDisc” does not comply with
the “Compact Disc Digital Audio” standard. Therefore, the
use of Non-DVD side of a DualDisc on this product may
not be recommended.

General

• KD-S13: This unit has been designed to reproduce CDs
and CD-Rs (Recordable)/CD-RWs (Rewritable) in audio CD
(CD-DA) formats. KD-S23 can also play back CD Texts and
CD-Rs/CD-RWs in MP3/WMA formats.

Playing a CD-R or CD-RW

• Use only “finalized” CD-Rs or CD-RWs.

• This unit can play back multi-session discs; however,
unclosed sessions will be skipped while playing.

• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs may not play back on this unit:

– Discs are dirty or scratched.
– Moisture condensation occurs on the lens inside the

unit.
– The pickup lens inside the unit is dirty.
– CD-R/CD-RW on which the files are written with

“Packet Write” method.
– There are improper recording conditions (missing data,

etc.) or media conditions (stain, scratch, warp, etc.).

MORE ABOUT THIS UNIT

For safety...

• Do not raise the volume level too much, as this will block
outside sounds, making driving dangerous.

• Stop the car before performing any complicated
operations.

Temperature inside the car...

If you have parked the car for a long time in hot or cold
weather, wait until the temperature in the car becomes
normal before operating the unit.

Connector

Warped disc

Sticker

Sticker residue Stick-on label

How to forcibly eject a disc

• If this does not work, reset
your unit.

• Be careful not to drop the
disc when it ejects.

Detaching the control panel

Attaching the control panel

How to reset your unit

Reset the unit after installation is complete.

KD-S23:

KD-S13:

• Your preset adjustments will also be erased.

• KD-S23: If a disc is loaded, it will eject. Be careful not to
drop the disc.

PREPARATIONS

Finish

Enter PSM menu.

Select an item.

Set/adjust.

Basic settings

Deactivate the display
demonstration.

Adjust the hour. Adjust the minute.

Cancel the display
demonstration

Set the clock

Thank you for purchasing a JVC product.

Please read all instructions carefully before operation, to ensure your complete understanding and to obtain the best
possible performance from the unit.

Installation/connection are explained at the last section of this manual (reverse page, indicated with

symbol).

Unusual shape Single CD (8 cm disc)

[European Union only]

2 – EN

INSTRUCTIONS

FM station automatic presetting —SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory)

You can preset six stations for each band.

When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive

General settings—PSM

Sound adjustments

Indication (For)

BAS

(bass)

TRE

(treble)

LOUD

(loudness)

USER (Flat sound) 00 00 OFF

ROCK

(Rock or disco music) +03 +01 ON

CLASSIC (Classical music) +01 –02 OFF

POPS

(Light music) +04 +01 OFF

HIP HOP

(Funk or rap music) +02 00 ON

JAZZ

(Jazz music) +02 +03 OFF

Adjusting the sound

BAS*2 (bass): Adjust the bass. –06 to +06

TRE*

2

(treble): Adjust the treble. –06 to +06

FAD*

3

(fader): Adjust the front and rear speaker balance. R06 to F06

BAL (balance): Adjust the left and right speaker balance. L06 to R06

LOUD*

2

(loudness): Boost low and high frequencies to

produce a well-balanced sound at low volume level.

LOUD ON or
LOUD OFF

SUB.W (subwoofer): Adjust the subwoofer output level
when a subwoofer is connected.

00 to 08

VOL (volume): Adjust the volume. 00 to 30 (or 50)*

4

*1 Displayed only when “L/O MODE” is set to “WOOFER.”
*2 When you adjust the bass, treble, or loudness, the adjustment you have made is

stored for the currently selected sound mode (C-EQ) including “USER.”

*

3

If you are using a two-speaker system, set the fader level to “00.”

*4 Depending on the amplifier gain control setting.

Preset values

Disc operations (MP3/WMA/CD Text discs are playable in KD-S23 only)

Insert disc. All tracks will be played repeatedly until
you change the source or eject the disc.

Eject disc.

• [Press]: Go to the next or previous track.

• [Hold]: Fast-forwards or reverses the track.

•

\ [Press]: Go to the next or previous

folders (for MP3/WMA discs).

• [Press]: Select track (for CD) or folder* (for MP3/WMA)
number (01 – 06).

• [Hold]: Select track (for CD) or folder* (for MP3/WMA)
number (07 – 12).

* Folders are required to assigned with 2-digit numbers at

the beginning.

Selecting the playback modes

After pressing , press the following buttons to...

TRK RPT : Plays the current track

repeatedly.

FLDR RPT* : Plays all tracks of the current

folder repeatedly.

RPT OFF : Cancels.
FLDR RND* : Plays all tracks of the current

folder, then tracks of the next
folder at random.

DISC RND : Plays all tracks of the current

disc at random.

RND OFF : Cancels.

* Only for MP3/WMA.

Prohibiting disc ejection

You can lock a disc in the loading slot.

To cancel the prohibition, repeat the same procedure.

Changing the display information

While playing an audio CD or a CD Text

While playing an MP3 or a WMA disc

: Clock with the current track number
: Elapsed playing time with the current track number

*

1

If the current disc is an audio CD, “NO NAME” appears.

*

2

If an MP3/WMA file does not have tags or “TAG DISP” is

set to “TAG OFF,” folder name and file name appear.

OPERATIONS (MP3/WMA/CD Text discs are playable in KD-S23 only)

Basic operations

Select the source.

• Turn on the power.

• Turn off the power [Hold].

• Attenuate the sound (if the
power is on).

Volume control.

Detach the panel.

Check the current clock time.

Control panel

Radio operations

Select preset station.

Manual presetting

Example: Storing FM station of 92.5 MHz into preset number 4 of the FM1 band.

Display window

Disc indicator

Playback mode / item indicator

• ST: Lights up when receiving an FM
stereo broadcast with sufficient signal
strength.

• MO: Lights up in monaural mode.

• Source display

• Volume level indicator

• Time countdown indicator

Main display (time,
playback information)

EQ (equalizer) indicator

Sound mode (C-EQ: custom equalizer)
indicator

LOUD (loudness) indicator

Disc type indicators

Disc information indicators

Tr (track) indicator

SETTINGS

Select an item.

Set/adjust.

Finish

Enter PSM menu.

Remote controller—RM-RK50 (supplied for KD-S23)

• Turns the power on if pressed briefly or
attenuates the sound when power is on.

• Turns the power off if pressed and held.

• Changes the FM/AM bands with

5 U.

• Changes the preset stations with D ∞.

• Changes the folders of MP3/WMA discs.

• Adjusts the volume level.

• Selects the sound mode
(C-EQ: custom equalizer).

• Selects the source.

• Searches for stations if pressed briefly.

• Fast-forwards or reverses the track if
pressed and held.

• Changes the tracks of the disc if pressed
briefly.

Select “FM/AM.”

Select the bands.

Search for a station—Auto Search.

Manual Search: Hold either one of the buttons until
“M” flashes on the display, then press it repeatedly.

Remote sensor (for KD-S23)

• DO NOT expose to strong
light.

Reception improves, but stereo effect will be lost.

• MO indicator lights up.
To restore the stereo effect, repeat the same procedure.

7 Installing battery

Warning: To prevent accidents and damage

• Do not install any battery other than CR2025 or its
equivalent.

• Store out of reach of children.

• Do not recharge, short, or dismantle.

• Do not dispose of in fire.

• Do not carry around with other metallic materials.

Lithium coin battery (CR2025)

For USA-California Only: This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material—
special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

7 Features

Example:

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